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About John Henry Architect AIA
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Expertise
I am interested in the artistic and theoretical aspects of architecture and urban design/planning. I can discuss the progression of classical to modern architecture, the general stylistic and technical development, the formation of towns and cities, the background and training of architects. Ask any question relating to the profession, working with an architect, background information, etc.

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Custom Luxury Residential design is my specialty. We also have a variety of commercial projects: Hospitality, Resort/Themed Communities, Urban Design, Medical and Office buildings. We accept very few remodeling projects. http://www.DreamHomeDesignUSA.com Residential Design http://www.FloridArchitect.com Commercial Architecture http://www.EuroDesignVIP.com Urban Design

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American Institute of Architects National Council of Architectural Registration Boards

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Wall Street Journal, Builder Magazine, Professional Builder, Florida Home Builder, Sun Coast Architect, Southeast Home Builder, Orlando Sentinel, Florida Design, Naples Daily, Luxury Homes, Custom Builder, Orlando Magazine

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Bachelor, Environmental Design, Texas A&M University Master, Architecture, Texas A&M University

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Regional Awards: Central Florida Parade of Homes, Street of Dreams Golden Aurora

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Business/Service Professionals, Sports Celebrities, Saudi Royalty, International developers, Medical Doctors

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  John Henry Architect AIA 
In Category  Architecture

SubjectDate Asked

Follow-up11/28/2008
  Q: I could totally see where you thought that was a homework question. I should have given you a ...
  A: 3,000 feet in height is about half a mile. There is not much limiting the area per floor for half a ...
question please10/31/2008
  Q: when I m contemplating or concentrating in something usually grasping a pen without feeling I find ...
  A: Many people doodle on paper when trying to find a way out of a mental problem. In your case, as a ...
Building Footprint10/21/2008
  Q: I have come across various definitions of building footprint and am now quite confused. Below are ...
  A: Strictly speaking building footprint is the first floor projection at grade only to the edge of ...
What does an Interior Designer do at an Architectural Firm?9/29/2008
  Q: I'm an Interior Design student trying to decide which path I'd like to take. I'm interested in ...
  A: A separate department for Interior Design is normally found in a mid to large size commercial firm. ...
addition to house on hill9/11/2008
  Q: We have an older home with a full basement, with a man made hill surrounding it, over 50 years. We ...
  A: I wish I could answer you with experience on this type of addition but most of my work is in the ...
architechture and real estate9/10/2008
  Q: i was just wondering if my poor art will affect the chance of me becoming an architect. more so i ...
  A: You may be surprised how so many architects cannot draw well free hand. With a computer you can do ...
Copyrights for Architectural plans9/10/2008
  Q: I understand the copyright laws cover buildings, homes, etc. I've read somewhere that they do not ...
  A: You will have to consult a copyright attorney to find out exactly if the garage you have in mind to ...
a start in the right direction9/4/2008
  Q: I've had a great passion for designing houses since I was a little girl. I took 2 years of drafting ...
  A: Architecture has more than a utilitarian purpose. Vitruvius is considered the first theoretician for ...
Fictional architecture - an intentional mess?9/2/2008
  Q: I'm writing a novel and in it, have created a place that’s intended to be a mixture of classic ...
  A: I have seen Napoleon's mausoleum in Paris. One huge red marble coffin shaped sarcophagus. ...
Fictional architecture - an intentional mess?9/2/2008
  Q: I'm writing a novel and in it, have created a place that’s intended to be a mixture of classic ...
  A: Cathedrals had underground crypts (hidden areas). In Jordan there is a group of religious building ...
Fictional architecture - an intentional mess?9/2/2008
  Q: I'm writing a novel and in it, have created a place that’s intended to be a mixture of classic ...
  A: This is an interesting project. But... What you describe might be very like the Duomo in Florence ...
Cold Climate House8/26/2008
  Q: I live in the far north of Pakistan which is called northern Areas, is very cold almost for 8 ...
  A: The best insulating material has air molecules trapped in some kind of binder, as cellulose ...
a start in the right direction8/26/2008
  Q: I've had a great passion for designing houses since I was a little girl. I took 2 years of drafting ...
  A: The architect is best trained theoretically but many draftspersons have a better understanding how a ...
From ranch to French Country8/20/2008
  Q: We are in the process of redoing the exterior of our home. We have a ranch with a 4:12 pitch and ...
  A: Yes, split pitches may work best for you. Front to back and side to side can be different. Draw the ...
Questions Regarding Architect As A Career8/20/2008
  Q: Alex writing. I'm in year 10 in Adealide, Australia, and am keen to get into the career as an ...
  A: How you prepare now is based on what you want to do later. You may wish to start your own business ...
From ranch to French Country8/19/2008
  Q: We are in the process of redoing the exterior of our home. We have a ranch with a 4:12 pitch and ...
  A: You should look at an 8 to 12:12 pitch to see what looks the best. Construct the new roof over the ...
roof style on a Tudor house8/11/2008
  Q: John Henry, We have a house, built in 1930, that's always been referred to as a Tudor - and it does ...
  A: Yes, there have been oriental versions of most architectural mainline styles. This may also be a ...
brick building ledger board8/4/2008
  Q: I need to replace a walk up deck on a three story brick building. How would the ledger boards be ...
  A: You will need to make a structural connection between the deck material and the wood, steel, or ...
obtaining blueprints7/23/2008
  Q: I stayed at a lovely old turn of the century hispanic villa in Corpus Christi, TX, and loved it so ...
  A: Fleming, The only place that would have the original copies or blueprints are the architect who ...
Architect's Fees in the USA7/4/2008
  Q: How can I acquire the recommended architect's fees in the USA. Do they differ by state or can I get ...
  A: There are no recommended fees for architects in the USA. The American Institute of Architects ...
Codes minimum size and opinion7/2/2008
  Q: What is your opinion on putting the toilet in a separate room in the bathroom. I think that it ...
  A: Many Europeans especially think that separating a toilet completely out of the bath area is ...
Am I capable to be an Architect?7/1/2008
  Q: My name is Nicol, and I am a 17 years old student living in Canada, Toronto. I have some questions ...
  A: The university program is not terribly difficult and won't be if you enjoy the math and physics. ...
Architecture and Interior Design6/29/2008
  Q: I'm a high school student who is interested in architecture and interior design, and would like to ...
  A: Many people double major initially. Architecture is about both the inside and outside of a building, ...
Roof for Deck6/25/2008
  Q: I'm planning to install a roof to my deck, which is attached to the house. My deck is 10X10 and is ...
  A: I assume an open deck and a one story house. You will need to beef up the foundation of the deck in ...
problem in building first floor6/1/2008
  Q: . i am building house , 1st floor . 3 years back i raised pillar from roof level up to lentil level ...
  A: This issue must be corroborated with a structural engineer. If this is a concrete frame house of two ...
problem in building first floor5/29/2008
  Q: . i am building house , 1st floor . 3 years back i raised pillar from roof level up to lentil level ...
  A: Steel rods in pillars suggest concrete frame. If you have these erected already and the engineer ...
urban reconstruction5/27/2008
  Q: I would like to take an urban building that is 22' x 80' and have it built into a combination ...
  A: You can ask an architect for a feasibility sketch design to see how this geometry would work with ...
hairline cracking on the ceiling5/25/2008
  Q: I am buying a house with hairline cracking on the ceiling in the den, hallway near the vent and ...
  A: This type of hillside location can cause shifts in foundation resulting in the hairline cracks. ...
hairline cracking on the ceiling5/25/2008
  Q: I am buying a house with hairline cracking on the ceiling in the den, hallway near the vent and ...
  A: Reason of cracking depends on several things: Age of house Humidity change How new is the crack? ...
Steel Beam Issues (Home)5/7/2008
  Q: I have a question that deals with the steel beam in the basement that runs the complete distance ...
  A: This is a question that a structural engineer must answer. The steel beam should absorb weight of ...
front building columns and high stairs5/2/2008
  Q: Have you read anywhere why people in ancient times built buildings with those big and tall columns ...
  A: Let's start with Egypt. The columns were first probably shorter and made from wood. Early ...
first - ground floor4/17/2008
  Q: If I'm not mistaken the American FIRST floor in a building is called GROUND floor in England. Am I ...
  A: The Continental manner of naming the floors apparently has to do with the way palaces were built. ...
Can you help me identify the type of architecture I have?4/12/2008
  Q: I live in the hills out side of Managua Nicaragua and have recently bought a house with a ...
  A: Without a photo this is difficult to ascertain. Since it was built in 1941 we are looking at late ...
Missing Dimensions4/8/2008
  Q: Would it be considered proper practice to scale construction drawings that were missing dimensions?
  A: the best route is to contact the architect to verify any dimension that is missing from a ...
Minimum dimensions for a bathroom4/6/2008
  Q: I am going to have a small bathroom built that only has a toilet and one vanity in it. I would like ...
  A: If this is for a single family residence that has other bathrooms, whether original or remodeled, ...
architectural drafting3/31/2008
  Q: how many people do you work with in the architectural drafting or the CAD
  A: Each project has an assigned chief draftsperson in order to maintain the integrity of the design. ...
Raise other side of cape roof?3/6/2008
  Q: My question is that i have a cape that i would like to raise the other side of the roof so i can add ...
  A: As long as the first floor can take the added weight of a two story projection above then you are ...
pergola fomula and rafter spacing3/3/2008
  Q: I am building a pergola over a large deck (20'x35'). My 2'x10' rafters run the 20' direction and ...
  A: If it is unsupported at an intermediate point, a twenty foot span sounds too far for 2x10s in the ...
innovative concepts in urban planning1/24/2008
  Q: I am student styding in an architecture college. In the present semester we have been given a topic ...
  A: The most successful (marketable and therefore most accepted) new concepts for viable or innovative ...
Support beam of aluminum1/20/2008
  Q: I am replacing a 7 inch tall wood beam in a car port with a 2x4 inch rectangle pipe with 1/8 inch ...
  A: I will have to defer to a structural engineer for this. No architect is truly qualified to answer ...
innovative concepts in urban planning1/19/2008
  Q: I am student styding in an architecture college. In the present semester we have been given a topic ...
  A: It looks like you are being asked to research urban planning projects that have covenants counter to ...
Orange Peel Texture1/17/2008
  Q: In our spec Book it is specific to (Roll Paint to Orange Peel Finish) I personally have never done ...
  A: Texturing drywall in this method requires two applications of a creamy mix of compound and ...
building1/7/2008
  Q: i plan on building a home approx.2000sq. 2 story 4 corners. quad lock blocks. is there a site that ...
  A: Normally the manufacturer can give you a take off on materials cost and labor if you submit a floor ...
Window Replacement12/30/2007
  Q: Our contractor replaced the windows in our small ranch home with six pane and others with eight ...
  A: We have mixed window types on pricey homes, yes. Aluminum wrapped wood windows, such as Hurd on ...
question regardng housing12/23/2007
  Q: i am a student doing architecture course in India presently in 4th year. recently i we had been done ...
  A: This is an issue concerning the basic craft of elevation design. The geometry of each facade on a ...
Relocating Fireplaces/Removing & Rebuilding12/17/2007
  Q: We are looking at a home to purchase in Tiburon but the fireplaces (one in family room and one ...
  A: If the fireplaces are wood burning they are stacked for structural reasons and have a flu from the ...

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